Description
A delicious and healthy meal featuring tender chicken, tangy balsamic vinegar, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Make the balsamic sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, basil, oregano, and minced garlic.
- Sear chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Assemble in baking dish: Place chicken in prepared dish. Pour balsamic mixture over chicken. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add cheese: Remove dish from oven, sprinkle mozzarella over each breast. Return to oven and bake for 5–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic sauce for a few hours or overnight before cooking. Customize the recipe by adding veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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